pom pom pumpkins tutorial
Here's what you'll need:
Note: Myra asked if the pom poms are from a fringe so I wanted to let everyone know that, yes, they are. Thanks myra!
STEP 1
Use fray check on the stem, twist it snugly so that you get a good base for the glue and thread to hold to. Let dry.
STEP 2
Dip the stem into the glue. Try not to get any on the pom pom or you'll have a mess. This is something I happen to know all about so you'll want to heed my warning.
STEP 3
Remove any excess glue with a toothpick. You don't want it too gloppy, just a nice covering.
STEP 4
Place one end of a 6" piece of the embroidery floss at the base of the stem.
STEP 5
Wind the floss into a loop at the top of the stem. Try to get the loop as small as you can and as flat against the top of the stem as possible.
STEP 6
Hold the pom pom in one hand, wind the floss back down to the bottom of the stem. Trim the floss and secure the end with a dab of glue. Feel free to mold the stem to get it into shape. (Works best while the glue is still damp.)
i'm so going to make these ~ they are absolutely adorable! thank you, thank you!
Posted by: studio wellspring | October 03, 2007 at 07:10 PM
So very cute!
Posted by: Beckie | October 03, 2007 at 09:12 PM
Adorable!
Posted by: Jenn | October 03, 2007 at 11:39 PM
So sweet! Great tutorial!
Posted by: Cassi | October 04, 2007 at 01:22 AM
these are so sweet. thanks for sharing the process, laurie!
Posted by: erin | October 04, 2007 at 06:28 AM
These are the cutest things I've seen on the Internet, EVER.
You make me wanna be crafty.
Posted by: Assertagirl | October 04, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Awesome project and great job on the tutorial!
Posted by: Jessica | October 04, 2007 at 10:38 AM
too sute!
i am still up for that swap! i flickr mailed you the other day! let me know!!
also..i think i read that you just bought the Lens Baby...so did i. but, i am having a hard time with it..got any suggestions??
Posted by: stephanie | October 04, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Wonderful! Are the poms cut from pom pom fringe?
Posted by: myra | October 04, 2007 at 02:17 PM
hope this isn't a double post...
but this is the cutest tutorial I have ever seen! super cute. I will have to try these out with the kids. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: kat | October 04, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Hi myra! Yes, they are from fringe. Great question -- I'll make a note of it in the post too. xo
Posted by: laurie | October 04, 2007 at 02:59 PM
holy moley these are CUTE!!!! LURVE!!!
Posted by: joy | October 04, 2007 at 04:48 PM
Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for posting this.
Posted by: iSew | October 04, 2007 at 10:47 PM
What a brilliatn idea! Will have to find some orange bobble trim!
Posted by: Ruth | October 05, 2007 at 03:12 AM
my daughter is all ready to pumpkinette-up our mantel!
love
Posted by: suzi finer | October 05, 2007 at 11:01 AM
So cute!
I really like the picture of the one sitting by itself.
And fray check? Love the stuff.
Posted by: Joyful Abode | October 05, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Oh, man. Too great. I've gotta go find some orange pom-poms tomorrow!
Posted by: Alicia A. | October 05, 2007 at 08:28 PM
those are adorable and your tutorial is fabulous :)
Posted by: maditi | October 08, 2007 at 02:27 AM
really, really cute!
Posted by: tiffany | October 08, 2007 at 06:04 PM
Those are seriously cute!
Posted by: Kristi | October 30, 2007 at 11:57 AM
So, so cute!!!
Posted by: Silvia | October 30, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Really, really genius. And cute. Genius-cute!
Posted by: Saucy | January 03, 2008 at 01:52 AM